Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 38% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $7 (€5.61) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $6 (€5.19) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.71 (€2.24) | €3.67 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (€0.81) | €0.97 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.09 (€1.73) | €2.28 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.28 (€1.06) | €1.87 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.43 (€4.50) | €5.47 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.33 (€1.93) | €1.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.40 (€1.16) | €1.22 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.52 (€1.26) | €1.71 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (€1.60) | €2.45 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.19 (€0.98) | €1.18 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $512 (€424) | €1,020 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $452 (€374) | €836 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $63 (€52) | €155 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $435 (€360) | €779 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $334 (€277) | €531 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $62 (€51) | €123 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $27 (€22) | €29 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $472 (€391) | €383 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (€152) | €117 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€5.50) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (€5.19) | €10 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 20% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (€51) | €79 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€40) | €43 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€87) | €93 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (€53) | €129 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,860 (€23,078) | €23,515 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.52 (€0.43) | €1.34 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (€19) | €48 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (€9) | €28 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 12% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.66 (€3.86) | €7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $26 (€22) | €26 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.50 (€4.56) | €4.50 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.19 (€3.47) | €3.72 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (€4.89) | €3.39 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.18 (€1.81) | €1.36 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (€2.03) | €2.40 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (€8) | €22 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 22% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $22 (€18) | €35 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $59 (€49) | €48 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (€22) | €51 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.68 (€4.70) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.47 (€2.04) | €3.09 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.17 (€2.62) | €4.65 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $617 (€511) | €438 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (€0.21) | €0.23 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€37) | €27 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€4.99) | €6 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 353 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 39% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,062 ($2,490) in Cuenca.
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